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TL/DR - Former television anchor Kari Lake, who is running for the U.S. Senate in Arizona, recently criticized President Biden's handling of the migrant crisis. Lake has a reputation for a distinct blend of charisma and fiery rhetoric that has led to a rise in her prominence in Arizona politics, but her divisive language has also caused conflict…

TL/DR - A new study by Kaiser Permanente has found that pregnant individuals with a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or low resilience are more likely to develop depression or anxiety during pregnancy. The study, the largest of its kind, involved 13,852 patients who had been screened for ACEs and resilience during prenatal care…

Applying to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 1977 Back in 1977, I was on tenterhooks, anticipating the outcome of my application to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in Pennsylvania. We were advised that a large envelope was a positive sign as it would enclose all necessary documents for beginning pharmacy school.…

TL/DR - Over a hundred activists gathered at the Florida State Capitol to protest anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, particularly House Bill 1639, which would prevent residents from having accurate gender markers on their state identification cards. The bill, which is up for a vote, would require individuals to list their sex assigned at birth on their…